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Sam Applewhite #1
Sealfinger
Some bodies just won't stay buried.
When a client tells Sam Applewhite she's seen ghosts in the nearby graveyard, Sam dismisses it as the ramblings of an old woman. She's got bigger things to worry about - keeping on top of her job at DefCon4 Security Services isn't easy - particularly since her manager is a cactus and no one will tell her what her job actually is.
But when the ghost-spotting client goes missing and only Sam suspects foul play, she is compelled to dig deeper.
Aided by her retired stage magician father and the owner of the most outlandish junk shop on the sea front, Sam dives into a mystery involving psychotic seals, unexploded air force munitions, DIY foot surgery and a corpse that just won't quit.
When a client tells Sam Applewhite she's seen ghosts in the nearby graveyard, Sam dismisses it as the ramblings of an old woman. She's got bigger things to worry about - keeping on top of her job at DefCon4 Security Services isn't easy - particularly since her manager is a cactus and no one will tell her what her job actually is.
But when the ghost-spotting client goes missing and only Sam suspects foul play, she is compelled to dig deeper.
Aided by her retired stage magician father and the owner of the most outlandish junk shop on the sea front, Sam dives into a mystery involving psychotic seals, unexploded air force munitions, DIY foot surgery and a corpse that just won't quit.
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July 27, 2021
Well! What I can safely say is, is, what? ...
A humorous read?
Nah! humorous doesn't really cut it.
Bonkers?
Yes, what I can safely say is a bonkers read {Oh my goodness! That felon's encounter with the cactus, not something I'll forget in a hurry 🤣} that is full of sublimely ridiculous events and conversations.
And oh my giddy aunt, the characters ...
Sam Applewhite, job description not totally known {no, not even by herself}; a sleuth the likes of which I've never come across before, just one in a cast of many, many memorable, quirky characters .
Told from the perspective of multiple characters, this isn't a murder mysteries of the who-dun-it variety as the reader knows WHO-dun-it, HOW and WHY from the beginning. The fun lies in the waiting to see if Sam can piece it altogether before she, in typical Sam fashion, gets distracted by any of the quite frankly bizarre events that seem to happen when she's around.
Copyright ... Felicity Grace Terry @ Pen and Paper
Disclaimer ... One of several bloggers participating in this Blog Tour, no financial compensation was asked for nor given
A humorous read?
Nah! humorous doesn't really cut it.
Bonkers?
Yes, what I can safely say is a bonkers read {Oh my goodness! That felon's encounter with the cactus, not something I'll forget in a hurry 🤣} that is full of sublimely ridiculous events and conversations.
And oh my giddy aunt, the characters ...
Sam Applewhite, job description not totally known {no, not even by herself}; a sleuth the likes of which I've never come across before, just one in a cast of many, many memorable, quirky characters .
Told from the perspective of multiple characters, this isn't a murder mysteries of the who-dun-it variety as the reader knows WHO-dun-it, HOW and WHY from the beginning. The fun lies in the waiting to see if Sam can piece it altogether before she, in typical Sam fashion, gets distracted by any of the quite frankly bizarre events that seem to happen when she's around.
Copyright ... Felicity Grace Terry @ Pen and Paper
Disclaimer ... One of several bloggers participating in this Blog Tour, no financial compensation was asked for nor given
July 14, 2021
This is the first book in the amazing Sam Applewhite series .
What way to get you hooked on a series! This book is a great mystery novel when a lady goes missing after saying she had seen ghosts in the graveyard , Sam knows straight away that there is something up about the disappearance, she is helped by her father in unravelling the mystery of what happened.
The character of Sam is great , and I love how Sam's boss is described as a cactus.... we have all had them types ! She is a character that you look forward to getting to know through the series (and her retired stage magician dad !) , one that is a delight to read! Everything in the book is relevant , there is nothing that puts the reader on a tangent away from the story line and it is a book that you just want to keep reading .
What way to get you hooked on a series! This book is a great mystery novel when a lady goes missing after saying she had seen ghosts in the graveyard , Sam knows straight away that there is something up about the disappearance, she is helped by her father in unravelling the mystery of what happened.
The character of Sam is great , and I love how Sam's boss is described as a cactus.... we have all had them types ! She is a character that you look forward to getting to know through the series (and her retired stage magician dad !) , one that is a delight to read! Everything in the book is relevant , there is nothing that puts the reader on a tangent away from the story line and it is a book that you just want to keep reading .
December 6, 2021
I haven't laughed so hard over a book for a very long time. I don't know how to coherently explain what I just read, other than that it's sort of like The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, but in a small seaside resort with seals and a bit of horror. The characters are beyond quirky. The plot is far from realistic, although I find myself defending it because, "It COULD happen...Anything is possible..." I kept wanting to share passages with somebody, out loud, because, "Oh my God! DOUG!" And, "That bit about the drone!" And, of course, "OMG. The Capitalist Whores!!" (you have to read. I am not explaining who or what they are.) I envy you, if you haven't read this yet, because I wish I could go back and read it again for the first time. Seriously. If you love twisted humor, quirky characters, and aren't bothered by language and gruesome--and I do mean gruesome--and highly creative deaths, you've got to read this book.
July 22, 2025
Hysterical, clever, immersive. Totally gripping while also being ridiculously silly. Impossible to put down.
July 4, 2021
*I received a free copy of this book with thanks to the authors and Rachel Gilbey at Rachel’s Random Resources blog tours. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*
Sealfinger is the first in the Sam Applewhite series and it is absolutely superb, top-class, comedic mystery fiction.
Sam works for a security firm that consists of an app and a cactus, and is attempting to declutter her ex-magician father’s house of magic tricks whilst simultaneously completing a series of random work assignments which somehow end up involving more live animals and breaking-and-entering than you would usually expect from the average day job. Then, one of her clients goes unexpectedly missing under suspicious circumstances and Sam just can’t help herself…
There is not just Sam and her friends and family, though. We also get chapters from the point of view of poor, hapless Jimmy as he bumbles around from one disaster to another, spiralling into deeper and darker waters with every cover-up attempt and bodged dodgy job.
The characters here are so real that you feel you know them after just a few pages, despite the frankly surreal and ridiculous circumstances they seem to perpetually stumble into. The plot displays the kind of organised chaos that is usually tagged with terms like ‘romp’ and ‘caper’ (think of the classic, manic humour of John Cleese in vehicles like Clockwise or Fawlty Towers), built around the structure of a crime thriller in which the readers know whodunnit, how and why, but are hooked by the desperate need to know what happens next.
And that is exactly the position I was in on finishing the book too. Not that the conclusion wasn’t satisfactory – it definitely was – but I hadn’t had my fill of Sam and her life of surreal seal encounters, unfortunately named knock-off dolls and bearded mannequins. Luckily for me, there is more! I will be bringing you my reviews of Doggerland and Sandraker over the next few weeks and I honestly cannot wait.
In fact, I’m so excited that I have (personally and with my very own money) gone straight out to also purchase Clovenhoof and Oddjobs as well, which are both by the same authors and both Book 1 of their respective series. When a writing team are this talented and their books are this entertaining, it would be silly not to, really!
'Sam felt a puzzling sense of prescience come over her and she didn’t know what to do with it. An empty home, a damaged mannequin, and a distinctive footprint. And, elsewhere, a training shoe found at the bottom of an alligator pool with a tread she was certain would match this. There was no meaningful link between any of them and yet, with a certainty built on no foundations at all, she was suddenly convinced something untoward had occurred.
“I think something bad has happened to Mrs Skipworth,” she said.
“Like what?” said Delia.
Sam took a photograph of the footprint in the muck and shook her head. “I don’t know, but I think it’s something very bad indeed.”'
– Heide Goody & Iain Grant, Sealfinger
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
https://bookshineandreadbows.wordpres...
Sealfinger is the first in the Sam Applewhite series and it is absolutely superb, top-class, comedic mystery fiction.
Sam works for a security firm that consists of an app and a cactus, and is attempting to declutter her ex-magician father’s house of magic tricks whilst simultaneously completing a series of random work assignments which somehow end up involving more live animals and breaking-and-entering than you would usually expect from the average day job. Then, one of her clients goes unexpectedly missing under suspicious circumstances and Sam just can’t help herself…
There is not just Sam and her friends and family, though. We also get chapters from the point of view of poor, hapless Jimmy as he bumbles around from one disaster to another, spiralling into deeper and darker waters with every cover-up attempt and bodged dodgy job.
The characters here are so real that you feel you know them after just a few pages, despite the frankly surreal and ridiculous circumstances they seem to perpetually stumble into. The plot displays the kind of organised chaos that is usually tagged with terms like ‘romp’ and ‘caper’ (think of the classic, manic humour of John Cleese in vehicles like Clockwise or Fawlty Towers), built around the structure of a crime thriller in which the readers know whodunnit, how and why, but are hooked by the desperate need to know what happens next.
And that is exactly the position I was in on finishing the book too. Not that the conclusion wasn’t satisfactory – it definitely was – but I hadn’t had my fill of Sam and her life of surreal seal encounters, unfortunately named knock-off dolls and bearded mannequins. Luckily for me, there is more! I will be bringing you my reviews of Doggerland and Sandraker over the next few weeks and I honestly cannot wait.
In fact, I’m so excited that I have (personally and with my very own money) gone straight out to also purchase Clovenhoof and Oddjobs as well, which are both by the same authors and both Book 1 of their respective series. When a writing team are this talented and their books are this entertaining, it would be silly not to, really!
'Sam felt a puzzling sense of prescience come over her and she didn’t know what to do with it. An empty home, a damaged mannequin, and a distinctive footprint. And, elsewhere, a training shoe found at the bottom of an alligator pool with a tread she was certain would match this. There was no meaningful link between any of them and yet, with a certainty built on no foundations at all, she was suddenly convinced something untoward had occurred.
“I think something bad has happened to Mrs Skipworth,” she said.
“Like what?” said Delia.
Sam took a photograph of the footprint in the muck and shook her head. “I don’t know, but I think it’s something very bad indeed.”'
– Heide Goody & Iain Grant, Sealfinger
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
https://bookshineandreadbows.wordpres...
July 7, 2021
Sealfinger is the first book in the brand new; Sam Applewhite series, this book is the perfect introduction into what is going to be a roaring ride of a series. I love the mix of darkness and humour, the characters are brilliantly colourful and the plot is fully engaging, it’s a fast-paced comedy thriller that will keep you reading.
The story (and series) follows Sam Applewhite who by complete chance finds herself amid some odd goings-on, it all starts when a client tells her she sees ghosts. Like all of us, she doesn’t take the ramblings seriously, really who would? – Unless of course you believe in such things, which like myself our Sam doesn’t. She has far more pressing problems in her life with trying to keep hold of her job, the cactus of a boss and a bearded lady in the loft – plus lots of wasp hives!!!
I am officially in a living hell…Wasps!! Shivers!!
But, all of that takes a back seat when the old woman who sees dead people (sorry I had to add a little Sixth Sense into that) I mean Ghosts, suddenly goes missing. What has happened to her? Others turn a blind eye, after all, who cares what happens to an old ghost seeing, graveyard loitering rambling old woman? But Sam isn’t like that, she is a kind person she may have a lot going on in her life but she knows that something has happened to the woman. Shame it’s only her that thinks it!
So Sam and her father team up to find out what happened and soon we are all up to our necks in some seriously odd and hilarious goings-on and this is where the adventure through Skegness begins – We have murder, crime gangs, kidnappings and a narcissistic evil seal – yes, you heard me a seal!!
Sealfinger is full of eclectic and at times eccentric characters, each brings colour and unique personality to the plot, my personal favourite has to be Sam’s father; Martin. He’s a wonderful character it’s an absolute joy getting to know him, he reminds me of my dad – a bit aloof, goofy, endearing, full of off-the-cuff wry humour and pops up at unexpected moments with true wisdom which we can all learn from. From the first page when he says there’s a bearded lady in the loft (something which tickled me) I knew we were going to have a lot of fun where he was concerned and I was right, but there is a naïve almost vulnerability about him too in those moments his relationship with his daughter came into its own.
Sealfinger is a real hoot, I was giggling away at the antics, it’s an unexpected, thrilling, unusual and rip-roaring laugh-out-loud roller-coaster ride, it’s the sort of book which would be the perfect tv series, I can imagine it now Sunday evening surrounding the TV for another engaging episode of the Sam Applewhite Series. If you have ever watched Murder on the Blackpool express on Drama (do look that one up, it’s very funny) then you will know just how fabulously funny this book is.
Sealfinger is a brilliantly bonkers, very funny and addictive read which will keep you flicking through the pages, it’s a must-read for any who love their ‘whodunnits with an unusual twist, surprises and which features more relatable characters.
The story (and series) follows Sam Applewhite who by complete chance finds herself amid some odd goings-on, it all starts when a client tells her she sees ghosts. Like all of us, she doesn’t take the ramblings seriously, really who would? – Unless of course you believe in such things, which like myself our Sam doesn’t. She has far more pressing problems in her life with trying to keep hold of her job, the cactus of a boss and a bearded lady in the loft – plus lots of wasp hives!!!
I am officially in a living hell…Wasps!! Shivers!!
But, all of that takes a back seat when the old woman who sees dead people (sorry I had to add a little Sixth Sense into that) I mean Ghosts, suddenly goes missing. What has happened to her? Others turn a blind eye, after all, who cares what happens to an old ghost seeing, graveyard loitering rambling old woman? But Sam isn’t like that, she is a kind person she may have a lot going on in her life but she knows that something has happened to the woman. Shame it’s only her that thinks it!
So Sam and her father team up to find out what happened and soon we are all up to our necks in some seriously odd and hilarious goings-on and this is where the adventure through Skegness begins – We have murder, crime gangs, kidnappings and a narcissistic evil seal – yes, you heard me a seal!!
Sealfinger is full of eclectic and at times eccentric characters, each brings colour and unique personality to the plot, my personal favourite has to be Sam’s father; Martin. He’s a wonderful character it’s an absolute joy getting to know him, he reminds me of my dad – a bit aloof, goofy, endearing, full of off-the-cuff wry humour and pops up at unexpected moments with true wisdom which we can all learn from. From the first page when he says there’s a bearded lady in the loft (something which tickled me) I knew we were going to have a lot of fun where he was concerned and I was right, but there is a naïve almost vulnerability about him too in those moments his relationship with his daughter came into its own.
Sealfinger is a real hoot, I was giggling away at the antics, it’s an unexpected, thrilling, unusual and rip-roaring laugh-out-loud roller-coaster ride, it’s the sort of book which would be the perfect tv series, I can imagine it now Sunday evening surrounding the TV for another engaging episode of the Sam Applewhite Series. If you have ever watched Murder on the Blackpool express on Drama (do look that one up, it’s very funny) then you will know just how fabulously funny this book is.
Sealfinger is a brilliantly bonkers, very funny and addictive read which will keep you flicking through the pages, it’s a must-read for any who love their ‘whodunnits with an unusual twist, surprises and which features more relatable characters.
September 15, 2021
Sam is DefCon4 in Skegness. She is a young woman who works for a company with wide aims, and is alone apart from her boss who she represents with a cactus. She gets her instructions and work targets from an app on her phone, however unusual they may be. She is also trying to cope with her father who is a retired magician with hoarding issues, and her ex boyfriend is unreasonably Rich by name and in reality. When she meets a junk shop owner who is determined to upcycle anything she can get her hands on, she has a full and busy life. That is before she encounters a hungry and badly behaved seal and a pushy builder called Jimmy. Jimmy has his own problems with his boss Jacinda and his labourer Wayne who has unusual strength and resilience, but nothing really goes right.
This is a somewhat surreal and funny book, which takes every opportunity to inject humour into situations that emerge in a somewhat strange series of events. The two authors have come up with a laugh out loud novel in a contemporary setting of a rather depressed Skegness with dangers of a very unconventional kind. There are some pretty gruesome images, but overall it is a balanced and enjoyable read. Sam is a coper, with plenty of initiative, which is fortunate as Jimmy and co along with circumstances beyond anyone’s control would challenge anyone. The dialogue is very realistic and funny. The subject matter, including mobility scooters being misused and the testing of a drone with suicidal tendencies is unusual, as well as a local business guild with a cocktail mixer in attendance. It takes a huge amount of confidence to write a book which pushes all the boundaries, as well as create a set of characters with such unusual tendencies. It is the first in a series, and I am looking forward to reading more of this unusual comedy/crime concept. I was pleased to have the opportunity to read and review this book.
Sam’s first job is to distribute some meals on wheels to people in the area. It is a job that she quite enjoys, and she carefully sorts out the food for a Mrs. Skipworth who reports that there are some rather active ghosts in the churchyard opposite her house. Sam does nothing about it at this stage, as when she returns to her van she discovers that she has acquired an unusual passenger as well as a mannikin. Meanwhile a very dubious order is issued to widen a road at all costs, which Jimmy and Wayne attempt with unforeseeable results. As everything collapses around Jimmy, there are interestingly named dolls, a badly behaved family and a lot of exciting events to negotiate as Sam tries to complete her tasks and help her father.
This is undoubtedly an unusual read, but it is quickly possible to suspend disbelief and join in with the highly unlikely flow. Goody and Grant have created a strange group of characters and exaggerated a setting with some subtle comments on housing, the treatment of older people and the behind the scenes life of a decaying seaside town. This is certainly a memorable book, and I look forward to reading the further adventures of Sam.
This is a somewhat surreal and funny book, which takes every opportunity to inject humour into situations that emerge in a somewhat strange series of events. The two authors have come up with a laugh out loud novel in a contemporary setting of a rather depressed Skegness with dangers of a very unconventional kind. There are some pretty gruesome images, but overall it is a balanced and enjoyable read. Sam is a coper, with plenty of initiative, which is fortunate as Jimmy and co along with circumstances beyond anyone’s control would challenge anyone. The dialogue is very realistic and funny. The subject matter, including mobility scooters being misused and the testing of a drone with suicidal tendencies is unusual, as well as a local business guild with a cocktail mixer in attendance. It takes a huge amount of confidence to write a book which pushes all the boundaries, as well as create a set of characters with such unusual tendencies. It is the first in a series, and I am looking forward to reading more of this unusual comedy/crime concept. I was pleased to have the opportunity to read and review this book.
Sam’s first job is to distribute some meals on wheels to people in the area. It is a job that she quite enjoys, and she carefully sorts out the food for a Mrs. Skipworth who reports that there are some rather active ghosts in the churchyard opposite her house. Sam does nothing about it at this stage, as when she returns to her van she discovers that she has acquired an unusual passenger as well as a mannikin. Meanwhile a very dubious order is issued to widen a road at all costs, which Jimmy and Wayne attempt with unforeseeable results. As everything collapses around Jimmy, there are interestingly named dolls, a badly behaved family and a lot of exciting events to negotiate as Sam tries to complete her tasks and help her father.
This is undoubtedly an unusual read, but it is quickly possible to suspend disbelief and join in with the highly unlikely flow. Goody and Grant have created a strange group of characters and exaggerated a setting with some subtle comments on housing, the treatment of older people and the behind the scenes life of a decaying seaside town. This is certainly a memorable book, and I look forward to reading the further adventures of Sam.
July 3, 2021
“Sealfinger”, the first in the “Sam Applewhite” series is a one-of-a-kind smorgasbord of crime that is laugh-out-loud hilarious, totally engaging, and incredibly horrific (in a funny way).
Based in the seasonal mayhem of Skegness, Lincolnshire, Sam Applewhite, is a tough, level-headed wonder who works for a mysterious entirely-virtual company, DefCon4, that offers a number of weird services, mostly based on security or health and safety, to local businesses. From meals-on-wheels, to security checks and community service supervison , all DefCon4 services, even the outlandish, are delivered by Sam herself, with the help of reams of online documentation, her trusty phone app, (and her cactus, Doug)- directions for her priorities for the day and calendaring with detailed tracking of her actions all spelt out for her.
The characters in this book have to be experienced first-hand - oddball, endearing and strange in a way that sets up the next book in the series brilliantly.
-Sam’s father, Martin - a retired magician known as Mr Marvelous, is indeed marvelous - adding color and quirky humor, Martin is a fascinating mix of naïveté and wry unexpected wisdom.
-Delia - Sam’s friend, a vintage clothing store owner, with creative talents that are sure to put a smile on your face.
- Sergeant Cesar Hackett - an inept and bumbling police officer, tucked away by his superiors where he can hopefully cause little damage.
- Rich - Sam’s fabulously wealthy ex-boyfriend - (is this guy for real?). (We know very little of Sam and Rich’s backstory, and I’m hopeful it’s upcoming in the series.)
Sam’s stumbling into the seedy world of local crime is unintended, before long finding herself enmeshed in a madcap world of construction fraud, murder, kidnapping, vicious felons, alligators, and an escaped ravenous seal. And not just any seal:
“If a seal was ever cast as Pablo Escobar,the Columbia drug lord, this one would be in with a good chance, with it’s humourless expression and dark mustache”.
Many of the criminal elements Sam encounters are not so much evil, as incompetent, and well, for the most part they are none too bright.
“Young, blond, beefy, with a softer heart than he’d care to let on and a brain softer than he’d care to admit.”
The violence encountered along the way is extreme - but is written in a way that feels more cartoonish than disturbing, and is actually, (horribly) quite funny in parts.
I won’t give the plot away (no spoilers here), but I guarantee this book will take you down paths you cannot foresee ( and some of them you will definitely be glad you are not actually “seeing”), and if you are like me, you will find yourself chuckling the whole way through.
A great big thank you to the author and the publisher for an ARC of this book. All thoughts presented are my own.
My stop on the @rararesources #blogtour today for #Sealfinger by @heidegoodyandiaingrant @heidegoody @iaingrant
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Based in the seasonal mayhem of Skegness, Lincolnshire, Sam Applewhite, is a tough, level-headed wonder who works for a mysterious entirely-virtual company, DefCon4, that offers a number of weird services, mostly based on security or health and safety, to local businesses. From meals-on-wheels, to security checks and community service supervison , all DefCon4 services, even the outlandish, are delivered by Sam herself, with the help of reams of online documentation, her trusty phone app, (and her cactus, Doug)- directions for her priorities for the day and calendaring with detailed tracking of her actions all spelt out for her.
The characters in this book have to be experienced first-hand - oddball, endearing and strange in a way that sets up the next book in the series brilliantly.
-Sam’s father, Martin - a retired magician known as Mr Marvelous, is indeed marvelous - adding color and quirky humor, Martin is a fascinating mix of naïveté and wry unexpected wisdom.
-Delia - Sam’s friend, a vintage clothing store owner, with creative talents that are sure to put a smile on your face.
- Sergeant Cesar Hackett - an inept and bumbling police officer, tucked away by his superiors where he can hopefully cause little damage.
- Rich - Sam’s fabulously wealthy ex-boyfriend - (is this guy for real?). (We know very little of Sam and Rich’s backstory, and I’m hopeful it’s upcoming in the series.)
Sam’s stumbling into the seedy world of local crime is unintended, before long finding herself enmeshed in a madcap world of construction fraud, murder, kidnapping, vicious felons, alligators, and an escaped ravenous seal. And not just any seal:
“If a seal was ever cast as Pablo Escobar,the Columbia drug lord, this one would be in with a good chance, with it’s humourless expression and dark mustache”.
Many of the criminal elements Sam encounters are not so much evil, as incompetent, and well, for the most part they are none too bright.
“Young, blond, beefy, with a softer heart than he’d care to let on and a brain softer than he’d care to admit.”
The violence encountered along the way is extreme - but is written in a way that feels more cartoonish than disturbing, and is actually, (horribly) quite funny in parts.
I won’t give the plot away (no spoilers here), but I guarantee this book will take you down paths you cannot foresee ( and some of them you will definitely be glad you are not actually “seeing”), and if you are like me, you will find yourself chuckling the whole way through.
A great big thank you to the author and the publisher for an ARC of this book. All thoughts presented are my own.
My stop on the @rararesources #blogtour today for #Sealfinger by @heidegoodyandiaingrant @heidegoody @iaingrant
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September 12, 2021
Haha! What a fun murder mystery! I was hooked with the first BLARGH! from the seal (Mr. Frank… Mr. Fred?) inadvertently taken on a Meals-on-Wheels run. lol I hope he enjoyed his carrot cake because I doubt he’ll get more anytime soon!
Sam Applewhite loves working with the elderly and enjoys delivering meals. Yet a series of unexpected and crazy circumstances pulls her directly into a murder mystery. Her dad, Marvin, is a retired magician and she’s helping sort through his clutter… and that involves a lot of ridiculous costumes. And a mannikin. And big feathers. I just laughed so often while reading this book!
So the title of the book, Sealfinger, of course is eye catching. Like seals don’t have fingers so I thought this might be referring to like fish fingers food item but made out of seal meat. Great for polar bears but not something I would enjoy. Anyhoo, it’s actually a well-documented infection that happens to people who handle seal meat and seal pelts. In this case, a very serious police office (Sergeant Cesar Hackett) gets bitten by our lovable seal Mr. Fred (Mr. Frank?). He’s going to need more than just first aid!
Oh! I have to mention Delia, who has an artistic eye. And there’s this large surplus of plastic dolls that have the ridiculous label of Communist Whore. Obviously, they didn’t sell well in the UK (where this story is set) and the ladies struggle to figure out something useful to do with them… like toast racks out of their limbs. lol
The story has 3 bad guys. There’s Cal (?) and his hapless sidekick Jimmy who do most of the dirty deeds. Then in the shadowy background is the mastermind (who we don’t meet until near the end so this person shall remain nameless here). Cal isn’t above doing some shady things but then things get out of hand with one shovel connecting to one head. Now he and Jimmy have a body to get rid of. Shenanigans ensue.
It’ a bit of a rambly plot, and sometimes I didn’t know where it was going, but I was always amused. Every character runs into unexpected problems, much to my amusement. 4.5/5 stars.
The Narration: Matthew Lloyd Davies was a good fit for this story even though most of the tale is told through Sam’s character. Davies had a believable female voice for Sam, and a variety of female voices for the other ladies in the story. He also had a variety of voices for the guys. I loved how he made the seal BLARGH! sound. Haha! At one point there was an instructional video for a home drone and the instructor was Californian and Davies gave it a try; it did sound more like a Minnesotan meets a Texan… but, hey, that could happen in California, right? The pacing was good and there were no tech issues with the recording. 4.5/5 stars.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are 100% my own.
Sam Applewhite loves working with the elderly and enjoys delivering meals. Yet a series of unexpected and crazy circumstances pulls her directly into a murder mystery. Her dad, Marvin, is a retired magician and she’s helping sort through his clutter… and that involves a lot of ridiculous costumes. And a mannikin. And big feathers. I just laughed so often while reading this book!
So the title of the book, Sealfinger, of course is eye catching. Like seals don’t have fingers so I thought this might be referring to like fish fingers food item but made out of seal meat. Great for polar bears but not something I would enjoy. Anyhoo, it’s actually a well-documented infection that happens to people who handle seal meat and seal pelts. In this case, a very serious police office (Sergeant Cesar Hackett) gets bitten by our lovable seal Mr. Fred (Mr. Frank?). He’s going to need more than just first aid!
Oh! I have to mention Delia, who has an artistic eye. And there’s this large surplus of plastic dolls that have the ridiculous label of Communist Whore. Obviously, they didn’t sell well in the UK (where this story is set) and the ladies struggle to figure out something useful to do with them… like toast racks out of their limbs. lol
The story has 3 bad guys. There’s Cal (?) and his hapless sidekick Jimmy who do most of the dirty deeds. Then in the shadowy background is the mastermind (who we don’t meet until near the end so this person shall remain nameless here). Cal isn’t above doing some shady things but then things get out of hand with one shovel connecting to one head. Now he and Jimmy have a body to get rid of. Shenanigans ensue.
It’ a bit of a rambly plot, and sometimes I didn’t know where it was going, but I was always amused. Every character runs into unexpected problems, much to my amusement. 4.5/5 stars.
The Narration: Matthew Lloyd Davies was a good fit for this story even though most of the tale is told through Sam’s character. Davies had a believable female voice for Sam, and a variety of female voices for the other ladies in the story. He also had a variety of voices for the guys. I loved how he made the seal BLARGH! sound. Haha! At one point there was an instructional video for a home drone and the instructor was Californian and Davies gave it a try; it did sound more like a Minnesotan meets a Texan… but, hey, that could happen in California, right? The pacing was good and there were no tech issues with the recording. 4.5/5 stars.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are 100% my own.
July 11, 2021
Sam has varied job at DefCon4 – supposedly a little bit of everything. One of which is delivering meals of wheels, where one of her clients tells her she’s seen ghosts up to no good in the graveyard. Sam thinks nothing of it until the lady goes missing…..
She also has a call at as part of her security work to Seal Land….where an alligator is found with someone’s trainer. But are the two incidents linked? Sam feels that she has to dig deeper to find out what happened to the client and what took place at Seal Land. But the more she digs, the more in danger she is putting herself. With the help of her ex-magician Dad and her new friend, Delia, will she be able to solve the mystery before the perpetrators catch up with her?
This is a funny and completely bonkers story with crazy seals, chaotic turkey chicks, a seemingly invincible guy, slutty barbies and more! Some of the things that happen in this will have you gobsmacked and laughing out loud all at the same time!
Sam is a brilliant character. Inquisitive and not in the least bit worried about what she might find. The way she deals with things is fantastic – especially the crazy seal! I love Delia; she’s such a brilliant, quirky characters who would make a fantastic, upbeat and eccentric friend. Sam’s Dad, Marvin, is another that you will love. Other characters in this are questionable, but what I will say is that Wayne is extraordinary! When you read this you will understand why!
Set in Skegness, it definitely doesn’t sell the town! Never having been there I can imagine it is quite a run down, deprived area, but it is near the seaside!
The plot is fantastic, crazy and unbelievable; the perfect book to lose yourself in if you want a good mystery and some bonkers fun! I thoroughly enjoyed it and am looking forward to book 2.
She also has a call at as part of her security work to Seal Land….where an alligator is found with someone’s trainer. But are the two incidents linked? Sam feels that she has to dig deeper to find out what happened to the client and what took place at Seal Land. But the more she digs, the more in danger she is putting herself. With the help of her ex-magician Dad and her new friend, Delia, will she be able to solve the mystery before the perpetrators catch up with her?
This is a funny and completely bonkers story with crazy seals, chaotic turkey chicks, a seemingly invincible guy, slutty barbies and more! Some of the things that happen in this will have you gobsmacked and laughing out loud all at the same time!
Sam is a brilliant character. Inquisitive and not in the least bit worried about what she might find. The way she deals with things is fantastic – especially the crazy seal! I love Delia; she’s such a brilliant, quirky characters who would make a fantastic, upbeat and eccentric friend. Sam’s Dad, Marvin, is another that you will love. Other characters in this are questionable, but what I will say is that Wayne is extraordinary! When you read this you will understand why!
Set in Skegness, it definitely doesn’t sell the town! Never having been there I can imagine it is quite a run down, deprived area, but it is near the seaside!
The plot is fantastic, crazy and unbelievable; the perfect book to lose yourself in if you want a good mystery and some bonkers fun! I thoroughly enjoyed it and am looking forward to book 2.
July 12, 2021
Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources and the authors for a review copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Sam Applewhite primarily works at DefCon4 Security Services. However, she also delivers meals to the elderly every so often. On one delivery her client tells her about a ghost in the nearby graveyard. At first Sam dismisses the claim as an elderly woman's delusion, but when the old lady goes missing without a trace and the police dismiss her disappearance Sam decides to investigate herself. Her investigation takes you on a ride that is anything but ordinary.
There is a lot going on here, you have a crazy seal, murder, cover ups, a hungry alligator, a retired musician and so much more. I found there was a lot of filler and unnecessary shenanigans. I found this didn't take away from the story, I just found that for my specific tastes it didn't need to be as long as it was and it would have been just as good. With that said, the book is still really enjoyable. It is a slow burn with lots of details and you really get to know the characters. I know a lot of people would really enjoy it. I had a good time reading it and found it to be a positive experience.
Sealfinger is a great book for a rainy day. It's the kind of book you snuggle up with and just enjoy the experience. The way the writing just flows slow and steady will just carry you away. Despite there being murder and some other crime, this book is an extremely light and easy read.
There are 3 books in the Sam Applewhite series and I can absolutely see myself continuing on with the next 2 books.
You can find this and other reviews on my blog https://fourmoonreviews.blogspot.com
Sam Applewhite primarily works at DefCon4 Security Services. However, she also delivers meals to the elderly every so often. On one delivery her client tells her about a ghost in the nearby graveyard. At first Sam dismisses the claim as an elderly woman's delusion, but when the old lady goes missing without a trace and the police dismiss her disappearance Sam decides to investigate herself. Her investigation takes you on a ride that is anything but ordinary.
There is a lot going on here, you have a crazy seal, murder, cover ups, a hungry alligator, a retired musician and so much more. I found there was a lot of filler and unnecessary shenanigans. I found this didn't take away from the story, I just found that for my specific tastes it didn't need to be as long as it was and it would have been just as good. With that said, the book is still really enjoyable. It is a slow burn with lots of details and you really get to know the characters. I know a lot of people would really enjoy it. I had a good time reading it and found it to be a positive experience.
Sealfinger is a great book for a rainy day. It's the kind of book you snuggle up with and just enjoy the experience. The way the writing just flows slow and steady will just carry you away. Despite there being murder and some other crime, this book is an extremely light and easy read.
There are 3 books in the Sam Applewhite series and I can absolutely see myself continuing on with the next 2 books.
You can find this and other reviews on my blog https://fourmoonreviews.blogspot.com
July 6, 2021
I've read a big chunk of the Clovenhoof books, so when i heard there was a new series coming out, but this time crime based, well i had to try it out.
The story revolves around Sam Applewhite, and employee of DefCon4. One of these firms that seem to have arisen purely to get outsourced work from. It's a little bit of security work, some meals on wheels, community service chaperone. Anything that will bring some work in. Of course, being out in Skegness, it means she's left a lot of the time to her own devices.
When she's not busy with work, she's looking after her Dad, a retired professional magician, with more stories than you can shake a playing card at. He's maybe no longer working, but he's still sharp.
When one of Sams Meals On Wheels clients disappears, she starts ti investigate, and in doing so we get introduced to what I suppose will be the two main supporting cast members. Delia, new to the town, and owner of an upcycling shop, and Rich, the ex-boyfriend, who of course became a millionaire just after they split.
This is a fun, what should be cozy crime novel. I say should be, because there are a couple of slightly dark humour bits. It's not a mystery, you know who has done what as they book goes on, the fun is partially in Sam, and partially in what happens around her. Some of the comedy, especially the more physical side, is beautifully written. You know what it's going to be like, when one of the first big scenes is set around Sam lifting the wrong van and ending up with a seal in the back.
It's certainly an interesting star to the series, so I'll be curious to keep following it.
The story revolves around Sam Applewhite, and employee of DefCon4. One of these firms that seem to have arisen purely to get outsourced work from. It's a little bit of security work, some meals on wheels, community service chaperone. Anything that will bring some work in. Of course, being out in Skegness, it means she's left a lot of the time to her own devices.
When she's not busy with work, she's looking after her Dad, a retired professional magician, with more stories than you can shake a playing card at. He's maybe no longer working, but he's still sharp.
When one of Sams Meals On Wheels clients disappears, she starts ti investigate, and in doing so we get introduced to what I suppose will be the two main supporting cast members. Delia, new to the town, and owner of an upcycling shop, and Rich, the ex-boyfriend, who of course became a millionaire just after they split.
This is a fun, what should be cozy crime novel. I say should be, because there are a couple of slightly dark humour bits. It's not a mystery, you know who has done what as they book goes on, the fun is partially in Sam, and partially in what happens around her. Some of the comedy, especially the more physical side, is beautifully written. You know what it's going to be like, when one of the first big scenes is set around Sam lifting the wrong van and ending up with a seal in the back.
It's certainly an interesting star to the series, so I'll be curious to keep following it.
July 8, 2021
🪦Would you believe someone if they told you they saw ghosts in a graveyard nearby? In this novel Sam Applewhite dives into a mystery involving psychotic seals, unexploded Air Force munitions, DIY foot surgery, and a corpse that just won’t quit.
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👻The only comedic mysteries that I’ve ever liked were Janet Evanovich novels. Until this book. This book is top-notch comedy and mystery all wrapped up into one. I’m so glad the second book in this series is already out, because as soon as I finished the first one, I wanted to start the second one.
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🪦The characters are hilarious and had me laughing the entire novel. If you liked Janet Evanovich books, you will definitely like these books. The authors include similar elements with slightly incompetent villains and fun odd side characters. But this novel is also quite unique so you won’t feel any deja vu.
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👻I loved the writing in this book. You get the point of view of Sam of course, but you also get the point of view of the antagonist who as I mentioned before seems slightly incompetent and hops from disaster to disaster.
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🪦I hope this series continues for a very long time.
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👻The only comedic mysteries that I’ve ever liked were Janet Evanovich novels. Until this book. This book is top-notch comedy and mystery all wrapped up into one. I’m so glad the second book in this series is already out, because as soon as I finished the first one, I wanted to start the second one.
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🪦The characters are hilarious and had me laughing the entire novel. If you liked Janet Evanovich books, you will definitely like these books. The authors include similar elements with slightly incompetent villains and fun odd side characters. But this novel is also quite unique so you won’t feel any deja vu.
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👻I loved the writing in this book. You get the point of view of Sam of course, but you also get the point of view of the antagonist who as I mentioned before seems slightly incompetent and hops from disaster to disaster.
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🪦I hope this series continues for a very long time.
August 18, 2021
Here was an unexpected surprise! Chatty, conversational village detective story. This developed into a taut story with sharply depicted characters and an ever evolving plot line with more twists and turns than an eel on heat. As a rural detective story, I loved it!. Am I going to risk spoiling it by telling you the plot? I hope not. The heroine works for a thinly disguised security company, her 'bestie' runs a charity shop and upscale products, heroine's parent is a retired magician with tight finances. Good so far? In the opposing corner is the incompetent yet ruthless developer and her two henchmen. Now, chuck in some developer planning ploys and similar dodgy practices plus an accidental murder and you are good to go. The joy here is the effortless story telling, the colour and characters. This is FUN , don't take my word for it, read it yourself. The are moments of truly revolting detail, closely followed by solid humour, albeit a tad dark. The writing duo behind tnis tale have struck pure gold with this character. Read on and enjoy!
July 4, 2021
🌟 3.5 🌟
This is the first time I've come across these authors and read anything by them, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Sealfinger is the first book in their latest trilogy. I'll be reviewing Doggerland next weekend.
In Sealfinger we follow Sam Applewhite in this surreal and funny novel. Sam works for a mysterious company DefCon4, which offers security or services such as meals on wheels and house inspections in the community. There appears to be no physical employees at DefCon4 in Skegness. Sam represents her boss as a cactus named Doug, and all her work is directed through a mobile app. This results in many bizarre jobs and circumstances, which makes this a funny, entertaining and upbeat read. I was certainly kept guessing as to where the storyline line and plot would lead.
An amusing and entertaining read.
This is the first time I've come across these authors and read anything by them, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Sealfinger is the first book in their latest trilogy. I'll be reviewing Doggerland next weekend.
In Sealfinger we follow Sam Applewhite in this surreal and funny novel. Sam works for a mysterious company DefCon4, which offers security or services such as meals on wheels and house inspections in the community. There appears to be no physical employees at DefCon4 in Skegness. Sam represents her boss as a cactus named Doug, and all her work is directed through a mobile app. This results in many bizarre jobs and circumstances, which makes this a funny, entertaining and upbeat read. I was certainly kept guessing as to where the storyline line and plot would lead.
An amusing and entertaining read.
July 9, 2021
I’m a huge fan of humorous mysteries so this book really made my day. The cast of characters are delightful and there were so many parts of this read where I laughed out loud!
But this book is also a mystery and I can share that the storyline itself was just as good as the antics of the characters and the entertaining dialogue.
I had not even finished this book before I bought the second book in the series and have the third one on preorder(out 7/14).
I’m a big fan of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series and this book gave me those feels. I’m so excited that thanks to @rachelsrandomeresources I now have a new mystery series to enjoy.
But this book is also a mystery and I can share that the storyline itself was just as good as the antics of the characters and the entertaining dialogue.
I had not even finished this book before I bought the second book in the series and have the third one on preorder(out 7/14).
I’m a big fan of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series and this book gave me those feels. I’m so excited that thanks to @rachelsrandomeresources I now have a new mystery series to enjoy.
July 20, 2021
Not quite the Clovenhoof saga but good
Thoroughly enjoyed book one. Some proper laugh out loud moments but some pretty gruesome bits that Clovenhoof didn't have. In truth personal taste and I am not saying it was Stephen King esq. I liked all of the characters (though I normally do when these two authors collaborate) and the plot was great. Again, like Clovenhoof, it was pure madness but when described in print, entirely believable . Why only 4 stars? Maybe because it wasn't one of the Clovenhoof books which I adore. That said book 2 has just been purchased so it is well worth a read in my view.
Thoroughly enjoyed book one. Some proper laugh out loud moments but some pretty gruesome bits that Clovenhoof didn't have. In truth personal taste and I am not saying it was Stephen King esq. I liked all of the characters (though I normally do when these two authors collaborate) and the plot was great. Again, like Clovenhoof, it was pure madness but when described in print, entirely believable . Why only 4 stars? Maybe because it wasn't one of the Clovenhoof books which I adore. That said book 2 has just been purchased so it is well worth a read in my view.
July 19, 2022
I have read other books in this series with great relish--I love the combination of English deadpan cool and slapstick absurdity. However, this book just got disgusting to me after a while. There are several plot lines. The one I got fed up with involves the bad guys toting an old lady's body around as they try various strategies for getting rid of it--and as they cause parts to fall off. Often, I enjoy black humor. I loved the movie Pulp Fiction, loved the TV show Justified, loved the movie Fargo, and I'm one of those annoying people who quote from The Big Lebowski--but! There's something very off-putting to me about the treatment in this novel of the death of the old lady and the subsequent travails of her body, so I stopped part way through.
I've read many other books by these authors will great enjoyment and will probably read more.
I've read many other books by these authors will great enjoyment and will probably read more.
February 9, 2024
This mystery crime spree thriller unfolds as a comedy of ludicrous errors. It all begins innocently enough but quickly escalates into a series of heinous murders. Sam, the lone employee of DefCon4, a sprawling security firm, finds herself entangled in a web of deceit and violence. Her role spans from mundane tasks like delivering meals to operating drones. When one of her meal recipients vanishes, Sam's attention to detail kicks in, revealing a sinister plot involving corruption, fraud, and murder. While the story takes a bit to gain momentum, it eventually becomes a gripping page-turner. It's undeniably entertaining, even if you have to overlook some of the characters' absurd predicaments.
June 29, 2021
After listening to all the Clovenhoof books I knew this would be a book I wanted to listen to and I wasn’t wrong.
I was delighted that they had the same narrator as he really does make these books to be as humorous as they should be.
I listened to this in just a few days and enjoyed every minute of it.
The characters were just fabulous and the story line was wonderful. I mean… doesn’t everyone open up the back of their van and find a seal inside !!!!
Brilliant book and I have already downloaded the second one in the series to listen to.
I was delighted that they had the same narrator as he really does make these books to be as humorous as they should be.
I listened to this in just a few days and enjoyed every minute of it.
The characters were just fabulous and the story line was wonderful. I mean… doesn’t everyone open up the back of their van and find a seal inside !!!!
Brilliant book and I have already downloaded the second one in the series to listen to.
July 18, 2021
Sealfinger is the first book in the Sam Applewhite series. It is a comedic mystery, and kept me entertained.
The best part of this novel is the characters. Depsite their almost, unreal circumstances, they feel real. I enjoy the dialog and the chaos. It kept the mood very light while also taking me on a twisty adventure.
The plot was good. I was interested to see what would happen next. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.
Thank you to Rachel’s Random Resources for the review copy and the opportunity to honestly review this book on the blog tour. All opinions are my own and unbiased.
The best part of this novel is the characters. Depsite their almost, unreal circumstances, they feel real. I enjoy the dialog and the chaos. It kept the mood very light while also taking me on a twisty adventure.
The plot was good. I was interested to see what would happen next. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.
Thank you to Rachel’s Random Resources for the review copy and the opportunity to honestly review this book on the blog tour. All opinions are my own and unbiased.
August 16, 2021
I generally love Goody & Grant books, especially the brilliant OddJobs series, but I was a little disappointed by Sealfinger. It's zaniness of excess is very reminiscent of Carl Hiaasen, but it piles on implausibilities to achieve a comic effect, which I found irritating after a while. I found myself thinking 'Oh, come on now!' especially towards the end. Look, it's still a lot of fun and the Skegness aspect is interesting and another reader may find the excesses more amusing than I did.
I guess that the 'Sealfinger' title was chosen as a parody of 'Goldfinget' but it's a bit of a red herring, as the seal subplot disappears very early on in the book.
I guess that the 'Sealfinger' title was chosen as a parody of 'Goldfinget' but it's a bit of a red herring, as the seal subplot disappears very early on in the book.
May 30, 2021
I love these authors and was delighted to get an early copy of this book. As usual, there are a mix of memorable, well-developed characters who find themselves in hilarious and often terrible situations! The main character, Sam Applewhite, accidentally becomes the sole investigator in a possible murder case involving a seal, several thousand fake Barbie dolls and possibly some ghosts. This was a fun read and I’ll look forward to the other books in the series.
June 26, 2021
Most of this author’s titles are very surreal. This one was only a teeny bit. The story is set in Skegness. Sam works for a security company but she doesn’t seem to have any colleagues and the work she is tasked to do is randomly different every day. She lives with her father who used to be a famous magician and gets mixed up in a murder that she needs to solve with her new friend Delia a shopkeeper who upcycles whatever she can get her hands on.
July 21, 2021
If you like Tom Sharpe then this superb change of style from Heide Goody and Iain Grant is a must.
I've read and enjoyed every book these two talented authors have produced. This is very different to my favourite, anything with Clovenhoof, and is no less enjoyable for it.
The slightly slapstick elements remind me of Tom Sharpe's Wilt, yet you can feel an underlying Clovenhoof style at the same time.
A great read and now I'm off to book two.
I've read and enjoyed every book these two talented authors have produced. This is very different to my favourite, anything with Clovenhoof, and is no less enjoyable for it.
The slightly slapstick elements remind me of Tom Sharpe's Wilt, yet you can feel an underlying Clovenhoof style at the same time.
A great read and now I'm off to book two.
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September 13, 2021If you have read books by this prolific writing team and enjoyed them Then it is easy to say ‘dive in, you’ll love it’ and if you haven’t it is a great starting point for a new comic crime/mystery series with a dollop of anarchic horrors.
Sam is busy with her job(s) and gets caught up in a very strange situation with a seal and then the situation descends into chaos with some fantastic characters. I found it a great listen on audible and would thoroughly recommend.
Sam is busy with her job(s) and gets caught up in a very strange situation with a seal and then the situation descends into chaos with some fantastic characters. I found it a great listen on audible and would thoroughly recommend.
March 4, 2022
DNF at 55%
You know it is time to abandon an audiobook when you catch yourself drifting off more and more. I bought this in the audible sale that is going on and oh well...
It is funny at times, the best thing about it is the narrator Matthew Lloyd Davies but he could not save this mess.
A book can not just be uselessly funny, there has to be a story there. You won't find a plot or even character development, no matter how hard you might try. I am really surprised by all these 5-star reviews.
You know it is time to abandon an audiobook when you catch yourself drifting off more and more. I bought this in the audible sale that is going on and oh well...
It is funny at times, the best thing about it is the narrator Matthew Lloyd Davies but he could not save this mess.
A book can not just be uselessly funny, there has to be a story there. You won't find a plot or even character development, no matter how hard you might try. I am really surprised by all these 5-star reviews.
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June 7, 2022I've come to expect delightful humorous books form these two authors as well as some more serious "social commentary" and this new series by them really hits the spot!
I don't like to risk spoilers so I won't give any plot details but if you enjoy a few laughs, some serious crime capers and well written comments about the human condition you WILL enjoy this book!
And I'm off to get into the next one!
I don't like to risk spoilers so I won't give any plot details but if you enjoy a few laughs, some serious crime capers and well written comments about the human condition you WILL enjoy this book!
And I'm off to get into the next one!
June 14, 2021
Well this was unexpected.
This book was funny, weird and so outlandish it was unbelievable.
I loved it was set in Skegness - I live quite close and have visited quite a few times and knew most of the landmarks mentioned.
I enjoyed how Wayne kept getting injured but didn’t seem to want to die.
Such an unexpected type of book. And surprisingly I enjoyed reading it.
This book was funny, weird and so outlandish it was unbelievable.
I loved it was set in Skegness - I live quite close and have visited quite a few times and knew most of the landmarks mentioned.
I enjoyed how Wayne kept getting injured but didn’t seem to want to die.
Such an unexpected type of book. And surprisingly I enjoyed reading it.
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December 16, 2021Laugh out loud farce / with murder.
I laughed my way through this bizarre very lowbrow comedy. Base humor throughout, but had me in stitches. Possibly not safe for work. I don't know ow much of this type of story I could read before getting my fill, but I am willing to find out.
I laughed my way through this bizarre very lowbrow comedy. Base humor throughout, but had me in stitches. Possibly not safe for work. I don't know ow much of this type of story I could read before getting my fill, but I am willing to find out.
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